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Bukayo Saka Absent from Arsenal’s Line-Up Against Bournemouth
Star winger Bukayo Saka is absent from Arsenal’s matchday squad for their fixture against Bournemouth due to a minor hamstring injury. The issue arose during his recent international duty with England. Leandro Trossard has been named to replace Saka in Arsenal’s starting eleven.
In other team news, manager Mikel Arteta has decided to give midfielder Mikel Merino his first start for the club, replacing Jorginho in the lineup. Additionally, Ben White is included in the starting team, taking the place of Gabriel Jesus, marking the third change from Arsenal’s previous league match against Southampton.
The goalkeeping duties will see Tommy Setford on the bench, with Neto ineligible to play against his parent club. Oleksandr Zinchenko is fit and has been listed among the substitutes. Ismeal Kabia, an academy forward, has been included on the bench, offering fresh options, taking over from Nathan Butler-Oyedeji.
The Bournemouth squad includes players like Arrizabalaga, Kerkez, Cook, and others, with their bench comprising Travers, Huijsen, Brooks, among others. Arsenal’s lineup for this match sees players such as Raya, White, and Saliba starting, supported by substitutes like Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus.
Supporters and fans have been advised to check for tactical analysis and TV coverage ahead of the Premier League clash.